Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1573 1997–98 |
Assistive technology useCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1930 1997–98 |
Birth certificate copyingThe Department of Health is to adopt rules providing for the release of electronic copies of birth certificates with standards for security and confidentiality. All certified copies of birth certificates must be in a format... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 3901 1997–98 |
Personal respnsblty/wrk J.S.Legal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated. TANF recipients receive a lifetime maximum of five years of public assistance. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 58, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1171 1997–98 |
Emergency managementA number of changes are made to laws relating to emergency management. The term A man made @ disaster is altered to A technological, or human caused @ disaster. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1249 1997–98 |
Business registrtn & licenseThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to contract with the federal Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate federal agencies to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers and other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 51, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1241 1997–98 |
Leg. ethics board membersThe prohibition of a citizen member of the Legislative Ethics Board allowing his or her name to be used, or making contributions in support of, or in opposition to, any state candidate or state ballot measure is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1251 1997–98 |
Corporation naming conventnsAny local unit of government, the state of Washington, or any state agency or department may apply to the Secretary of State to administratively dissolve or revoke the certificate of authority for any corporation using a name... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1288 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified," where such references exist. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1320 1997–98 |
State insectThe Common Green Darner dragonfly is designated the official state insect of the state of Washington. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 10, 1997 |
| HB 1031 1997–98 |
Late-term abortions"Late-term" and "partial-birth" abortions are prohibited. Illegal performance of such an abortion is a class C felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2708 1995–96 |
Warehouse tax studyThe Department of Revenue is required to study the impact of warehouse and distribution activity on the Washington economy. The department is required to form an advisory study committee that will present a final report to the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2781 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2790 1995–96 |
Governmnt lists & info/distrA state agency is authorized to furnish lists of public information to private companies that provide on-line computer data base services with data bases consisting primarily of public records. The state agency can provide... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2484 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers os expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. An exemption from sales and use tax is... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1964 1995–96 |
Accident reports accessThe statutory requirement that a copy of the accident report that is sent to the Department of Licensing (DOL) is deleted. The State Patrol provides all traffic accident reports to the Department of Licensing electronically. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2343 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $176.3 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. $176.3 million is appropriated to eight state agencies: the Department of Transportation ($88.4... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2414 1995–96 |
Recording of documentsBasic county auditor recording charges are stated for instruments which are 8.5 by 14 inches in size. Standards are established for the size, layout and content of the face page of any instrument presented for recording. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |